Wednesday, May 1, 2013

ABC Challenge: Q is for Q-Tip Manicure

I spent all week thinking I didn't have a single Q polish, so I decided to do something with nail art. I was actually REALLY happy with how this mani turned out. I used Milani's Instant Pearl and then dabbed Essie's Turquoise and Caicos on a Q tip, and rolled it over my nails. The result is a subtle watercolor manicure. The problem? It doesn't photograph well AT ALL. After about an hour of trying, I gave up and just picked the best of the worst. It's really a shame, because in person it's such a sweet peppermint candy manicure.



 


Of course, after I go through all this, I realized that one of my Milani's is called "Quick Teal". *sigh* I need to organize my stash. 



17 comments:

  1. What a neat idea!! It looks so pretty, like clouds. I can see the water color look. I can't wait to try this.

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  2. I was wondering what you were going to do when you commented on FB about using a Q-tip. This is a pretty cool idea. When I tilt my laptop screen at a REALLY extreme angle, I can see the effects surprisingly well - I really like this.

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    1. Thanks. ^_^ It worked out much better than I anticipated. Haha.

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  3. "Of course, after I go through all this, I realized that one of my Milani's is called "Quick Teal". *sigh* I need to organize my stash."-you're cracking me up lol

    I love the idea here and I'm definitely going to give it a try! Did you have any trouble with the cotton fibers sticking to the polish?

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    1. I thought I would, but I really didn't. I just dabbed a good deal of polish on it, let it sink in, and then dabbed a little more and blew on it to make it a little sticky so it would be textured. I'm going to try this again tomorrow with more colors and see how it turns out.

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  4. Very pretty and such a great idea! I see myself trying this in the future!

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  5. I love this mani, so delicate and pretty! And I agree with Dionne, it reminds me of clouds. :)

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  6. Aww I love it and what a great idea to use the Q tip! :)

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  7. I hate it when manis do not want to cooperate with the camera. I know how it feels! I'm sure this mani was amazing irl because I love it in the photo already!

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  8. Yes I can see the watercolor effect too, it's lovely!

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  9. Peppermint candy sounds good!

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  10. Very subtle and a great use of a q tip!!!

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  11. I forgot to type pretty!! Subtle and pretty!!! That's what happens when you don't re read what you wrote!!!

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  12. It's very pretty, Ketlyn! Thanks for the Q-tip "tip"....I'm going to give it a shot, one day soon!

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  13. Great idea and a pretty manicure! It really sucks when you have an awesome manicure and then you just can't capture it properly. Annoys the living crap out of me when that happens.

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  14. Brilliant!!! You def have talent in nail arts. Love the idea and the colors used. Great job!

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